The [dried-on-the-vine] raisins have the sour tannin flavor that you catch in some wines. I don’t care for it,” said farmer Earl Rocca, 78, who has grown raisins in Fresno since 1950.

Classic raisins, golden raisins and sultanas are all made from the exact same grape plant: Thompson seedless. However, it's the way these grapes are dried that makes the difference.

Dear Heloise: I usually buy raisins in large boxes, because I use them a lot in baking, and since we live out in the country, I can’t just pop out to the grocery store to get a new box. Unfor… ...

Use moist figs and raisins. If they are dry, soak them for 2 or 3 minutes in hot water, drain them thoroughly and pat them dry. Be sure the walnuts are fresh; taste them before using in the cake.

Raisins are one of the healthy dry fruits, which many people like to consume. It is also used in many types of sweet dishes, biryani, pulao, vegetable, non-veg, etc. Raisins also contain many ...

Do raisins go bad? Yes and no. Raisins are unlikely to spoil because (like most dried fruits) they have quite a long shelf-life, which proper storage methods can extend even further.